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    91 Seaswirl 4.3 OMC Cobra Shifter Lever Controls.

    Make sure that the fine threaded plastic cable anchor is not tight against the plastic slider part of the cable.
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    problem wiring slave selenoid on 1989 Alpha stern drive -3 litre engine

    You need to get a test light and test the small yellow/red on the boost solenoid while someone turns the key.
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    volvo penta parts

    NAPA also has them. The one used on Fords will work on some Mercruisers. Take it off and go to a NAPA store they might be able to match it up.
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    Trailer Leafsprings Bottoming Out

    The spring eyes are too far apart for the anchor points. Just have a welder cut the rear shackle mounts and move them back to where the shackles are vertical.
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    350 Chevy OMC stalls after warming up.

    Does the distributor produce a spark from the coil wire ? Try holding the wire 1/2” from the manifold while someone cranks the engine over.
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    Looking for a Definitive Answer On AQ Drive Oil

    Same with me. The Volvo distributor Power House Marine was in Bradenton, FL. It was owned by the Copatelli family and the outside salesman was Dean Rainey. They stocked the Outboards and I saw them at marine trade shows in the 70s.
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    pressure in upper gear case

    The sealing surface on the ball gear has small porosities where the seal lips contact it. This is where 90% of the water enters the gear case. As in post #3 the gear case goes from positive to negative pressure which allows water to enter the gear case.
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    pressure in upper gear case

    3 things could be the cause. The stainless plate or the pump housing is upside down or the 1/2 moon key slipped fron the slot. Just take your time and go over the job, you will find the problem.
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    Oil pressure on 1986 OMC cobra 5.7

    The engine temperature even on the flushout should not go over 160*. You may have some water pump impeller parts blocking the cooling system. Just be sure that the temperature stays @ 160 when you put the boat back in the water.
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    Engine wont shut off with key

    I hope you have a 12 volt test light. That is one of the best tools for quickly finding electrical problems. That will help you find where the current is coming from.
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    Engine wont shut off with key

    On the ignition switch remove the wires that go to the gauges, one of them is the one that is feeding back to the ignition switch. Whichever one has 12volts is where you start tracing to find the source.
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    Engine wont shut off with key

    Disconnect the purple/yellow wire or the one marked “I” on the solenoid and check if the engine continues to run. Sometimes the small ignition “bypass” wire inside the solenoid will break and continue to feed the ignition circuit.
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    How to adjust reverse lock valve without pressure gauge.

    Are you working with the later internal reverse lock style Prestolite pump?
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    AQ125 not going beyond 2000 RPM under load

    It will work, just be sure that the oil in the replacement drive is clean with no water or metal pieces. Also look at the nipple that the water hose connects to is nor worded away. Replace the drive shaft bellows and feel the universal joints for smoothness.
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    1979 bay liner liberty out drive help!!!

    The grey jacket wire going toward the tiller bar should have a red and black wire in it connected to a 12 volt source, the red wire may be connected to the starter post and the black to the engine block. when was the last time the drive lift worked?
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    Need advice from experienced people.

    The crack in the head probably caused the piston to crack since water does not compress. The head is probably very thin in that area and there may not be enough material left to heat weld. The only weld that may hold is a “cold weld” or ”lace weld” which is how cast iron can be repaired with a...
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    Hard Starting after Anchoring 30min+

    Do you have to only get Ethanol added fuel? It could be boiling out. Next time after doing the same run and stop remove the flame arrestor then have someone pump the throttle with the ignition off, look down the air horn and watch if there is any fuel squirting from the accelerator jet...
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    1980 3.0L strange overheat issue

    Do not forget to add the section of clear hose next time you test the boat out. Have someone to watch the water flow when the engine starts to overheat.
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    Starter engaging with one bolt installed, spins but does not engage when both bolts are installed

    2Xs with InvaderScott on the starter brackets. I definitely remember seeing 3 different styles. How about posting a picture of the starter and the side of your block.
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    pressure in upper gear case

    The “O”rings at the rear of the upper gear case are under the cast support of the steering worm retainer. Do not try to un screw the threaded retainer under the support. It is bonded with Loctite and a special tool is required. The quad ring seal behind the small steering gear can be pulled...
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